Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
Paul Tamraz
Nov 13, 2024
Paul Daniel Tamraz, 80, passed away peacefully November 13, 2024 at his home in Naples Fl,surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born January 13, 1944 in Flint, MI to Sarah (Warda) Tamraz and Alex Tamraz.
While attending Junior High School in Michigan Paul met the love of his life, Nancy Thorson. They would go on to attend college together at...
Jerry J. Cook
Nov 13, 2024
Jerry J. Cook, of Lake Barrington, passed away on November 13, 2024.
He was born November 7, 1934 in Jefferson City, MO, the son of the late Ormand and Marian (nee Callaway) Cook.
After a childhood in Missouri and Port Clinton, Ohio, Jerry played football at Bowling Green State University under Bo Shembechler.
He and fellow student Carolyn Newbirt eloped and were the...
Mary Ellen Wagener
Nov 13, 2024
Mary Ellen Wagener left us unexpectedly and peacefully in her sleep in Lake Zurich,Illinois at the age of 61. Mary Ellen is survived by her brother John (Mary Beth) of Green Oaks, Illinois; her nieces and nephew, Ashley (Mike), Caitlin (Tim) and Thomas; and her great nephews Asher and Callum. Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, Robert...
Marion E. Rettke
Nov 13, 2024
Marion E. Rettke of Barrington passed away peacefully November 13, 2024, two days after her 99th birthday November 11 (1925). She was born in Chicago to Clarence and Ilona Gercken.
Marion was a loving sister to Clarence J. (Gail) Gercken; dear aunt to Arlene (late Don) Williams, Mel (Nancy) Karasek, Cheryl (Bill) Pawlik, Joy (Tony) Nogly, C.J. (Julie) Gercken III, and...
Bonnie Jean Haste
Nov 12, 2024
Bonnie Jean Haste, 56, of Rockford passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. She was born in Libertyville, IL on November 14, 1967 to David and Kathleen (Schumacher) Haste.
Bonnie was a tenacious and loving woman who enjoyed spending her time with the people closest to her. She dedicated herself and her life to her family and friends. Her children &...
Karen Marie Rowland
Nov 12, 2024
Karen M. Rowland (nee Wieda/Lorentzen), age 70, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her kids in the early morning of Tuesday, November 12, 2024 after a short battle with lung cancer.
Karen was born in Blue Earth, MN on February 12, 1954. She was raised in Sullivan, MO by her adoptive parents and after high school, moved out west to...
Ronald Rocco Civinelli
Nov 10, 2024
Ronald Rocco Civinelli, age 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2024.
Ronald was born in Chicago, IL on August 28, 1942.
He attended Park Ridge Military Academy and St. John’s Military Academy, graduating in 1960. He was the first cadet at St. John’s to graduate at the rank of colonel.
Ronald was a well-respected DuPage county attorney for over...
Christine "Chris" Iskra
Nov 10, 2024
Christine “Chris” Iskra,88, of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024. She was born January 3, 1936 in Chicago, IL to the late John and Bernice Bieszczat.
Chris was a lifelong sports enthusiast, with an unwavering love for her hometown Chicago teams and the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. Whether cheering on the Chicago Bears, Cubs, or Blackhawks, or...
Donald Milton Whitaker
Nov 9, 2024
Don Whitaker, age 73, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024.
Don was born in Chicago, IL on November 7, 1951. Growing up in Logan Square, Don showed an early interest in business. Through determination and an unyielding work ethic, he built a successful business specializing in steel parts, eventually moving to Barrington Hills. His entrepreneurial spirit and dedication not only...
Esther M. Ocampo
Nov 8, 2024
ESTHER M. OCAMPO, 99, of Cary, IL, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2024 at her home in Cary, IL.
Esther was born on February 12, 1925 in the Philippines, to Nicolas Mallari and Eustaquia Quitalig. She graduated at the University of Santo Tomas, Bachelor’s degree in Education and married to Pablo G. Ocampo in 1955.
Esther taught 2nd grade Elementary School...
Richard "Dick" P. Reedy
Nov 8, 2024
Richard "Dick" Reedy was born December 29, 1931, in Chicago to Lawrence "Papa" and Estelle "Stell" Reedy. He was an Irish twin to his older brother Larry, who prevailed over Dick in their mother’s sanctioned “backyard boxing matches” to work out their sibling rivalry issues until, at long last, Dick won and was never challenged again. Larry (Pat) and Dick’s...
Richard H. Loeding
Nov 7, 2024
Richard H. Loeding, age 73, passed away on Nov. 7th at his home in Crystal Lake after battling cancer for over a year. Richard was born in Des Plaines, Illinois to his late parents Harry and Alvina. He was the 4th born of 6 children. He continues to be survived by his remaining siblings Judy (Robert), Ronald (Martha), William (Deborah),...
Anna Sithembile Brobbey-Kofi
Nov 6, 2024
Anna Sithembile Brobbey-Kofi, 24, of Algonquin, Illinois, passed away on November 6, 2024. Born on July 18, 2000, in Chicago, Anna was the beloved daughter of John Brobbey-Kofi and Gladys Shabangu.
Anna Brobbey Kofi was born in Chicago and raised in Algonquin, where she touched the lives of everyone she met with her kindness, love, and open-hearted nature. Compassionate and caring,...
Robert Scot Storms
Nov 6, 2024
Robert Scot Storms, age 63, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
Robert, known as Bobby to family and Stormy to friends, was born in Monsey, NY on December 16, 1960. He loved the Chicago Cubs and the Green Bay Packers. He spent his career in Finance and, in retirement, enjoyed day trading. A favorite of his nephews, Uncle Bobby...
Howard Singer
Nov 6, 2024
Howard Singer, 77, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2024. He was born on December 7, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, to Milton and Dorothy Singer.
Raised in a Jewish home, Howard later found spiritual fulfillment in his faith by accepting Jesus as his savior at Galilee Baptist Church in Chicago. He was proud of his Christian journey and...
Herbert Drews
Nov 5, 2024
Herbert Drews, 93, of Algonquin passed away peacefully in November 2024. He was born in June 1931,in Norwood Park. Herb was married to his lovely wife, Lorraine, for 67 years. He was a beloved father (Herbert Jr, Joseph, David and Stephen), grandfather (Amy, Tony, Matt, Kali, and Nathan,) and great-grandfather( Brandi, Tyler, Samantha and Jordyn).
Herb served his country in the...
John A. Podraza
Nov 5, 2024
John A. Podraza passed away peacefully November 5, 2024 in Crystal Lake. He was born January 9, 1946 in Chicago to John and Virginia Podraza.
John graduated from Gordon Technical High School in 1964 then served in the U.S. Army until honorably discharged in 1971. He attended Wright College earning an Associate in Arts degree in Business Administration in 1977. John...
Sophia Nikolich
Nov 5, 2024
Sophia Nikolich of Lake Barrington, IL passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024 at the age of 90, after a brief illness. Sophia was the loving wife of John, her husband of 53 years (deceased), and devoted mother of John (Annette) and Gregory (Tricia) and loving grandmother of Reed (Lena Nelson), Tyler (Jordan Voller), Juliana & Emily. Adored aunt to...
David "Chet" Ray Parcheta
Nov 4, 2024
David Ray Parcheta, 67, of Lake Zurich, IL passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in the comfort of his home on November 4, 2024. David was born on December 8, 1956 in Seoul, South Korea and was adopted into the loving Parcheta family as a young child.
David, also known as ‘Chet’ to most, and Papa P to some, will be deeply...
Sharon A. Lichard
Nov 2, 2024
Sharon A. Lichard passed away November 2, 2024 in Barrington surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 25, 1961 in Chicago to Frank and Lorraine Witek.
Sharon is survived by her beloved husband of 36 years, Glen; children, Melody Lichard, and Shannon Emery; grandchildren, Ciara, Norman, and Emma; and sister, Audrie Witek. She was preceded in death by her...
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